Fiji Visa

Complete guide to applying for a visa to Fiji, the requirements, application procedures and more relevant details

Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania with a population of 912,241 and an area of 18,274 km2.

It has a significant amount of foreign tourists. In particular from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. To travel to Fiji most world citizens can do so without any type of visa or permit. However, a considerable number of world nationals still need to apply for a visa in order to be able to enter the country.

Below in this article, you can find out if you need a visa for Fiji or not. If you do, you can also find out the procedures that you need to follow in order to apply.

Who Needs a Visa for Fiji?

If you are planning to travel to Fiji anytime soon you may need a visa to be able to enter its territory. However, you will be able to enter Fiji without the need for a visa if you are a national of any of the countries listed below:

Antigua & Barbuda

Argentina

Australia

Austria

The Bahamas

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

China

Columbia

Cook Islands [NZ passport holder]

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Commonwealth Dominica

Estonia

The federal Republic of Germany

The federated States of Micronesia

Finland

France

The Gambia

Ghana

Greece

Grenada

Guyana

Holy See (Vatican)

Hong Kong [SAR]

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Kenya

Kiribati

Latvia

Lesotho

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxemburg

Macau

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Malta

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Nauru

The Netherlands

New Zealand

Nigeria

Norway

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

The Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Republic of Ireland

Republic of the Marshall Islands

Romania

Russia

Samoa

Serbia

Slovak Republic

St Kitts & Nevis

St Lucia

St Vincent & the Grenadines

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Swaziland

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Tanzania

Thailand

Tonga

Trinidad & Tobago

Tunisia

Turkey

Tuvalu

Uganda

United Arab Emirates

Ukraine

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United States of America

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Fiji Visa Types

According to the intended entries to Fiji, you can apply for one of the two visas listed below:

Single Entry Visa (SEV), which is valid for 3 months and can be used to enter Fiji only once.

Multiple Entry Visa (MEV), which is valid for multiple entries to Fiji within a period of 12 months, starting from the date of issue. The multiple entry visa holder can remain in Fiji for 4 months at most, for each entry.

Fiji Visa Requirements

The main part of the application process for a Fiji visa, is collecting the required documents. Based on these documents the Fiji visa division takes a decision on your application and whether you are suitable to be permitted to enter their country. Fins these requirements, according to the purpose of entry, lsited below.

Fiji visa requirements for holiday purpose

Visa Application form fully completed.

Copy of the Passport main page with bio data. Must be certified.

Two recent passport size photos, in color.

Confirmation of pre-booked hotel, if you will be staying at a hotel.

A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket.

Proof of funds to financially support yourself during the whole duration of stay. This could be your bank statements or visa cards.

Proof of approved visa and onward ticket, if you will be traveling to another country after Fiji, for which you need a visa.

Consent letter from spouse (if travelling alone).

Consent letter from parents, for individuals 18 years old and under travelling alone.

Approved leave letter from work or school, stating the days of absence. The letter must be signed and stamped by the employer/school principal.

If you will be staying over at friends or family members you also need to submit:

Sponsoring letter by the local host.

Copy of host’s valid ID/passport/residence permit.

Fiji visa requirements for transit purpose

Visa Application form fully completed.

Proof of approved visa/permit for the next destination

Proof of onward ticket to the next destination and another outward ticket if travelling out of that destination.

Copy of the Passport main page with bio data. Must be certified.

Two recent passport size photos, in color.

Fiji visa requirements for business/training/workshop purpose

Visa Application form fully completed.

Two recent passport size photos, in color.

Copy of the Passport main page with biodata. Must be certified.

Sponsor letter if a local company/organization is sponsoring your trip. The letter must indicate the person undertaking the expenses for the whole period if stay.

A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket.

Fiji visa requirements for fishing agencies (crew / seaman)

Visa Application form fully completed.

Letter from the organization.

Copy of the Passport main page with bio data. Must be certified.

Certified copy of itinerary/ticket if joining a vessel in another destination.

A list with all the names of the crewmembers.

Fiji Visa Application Process

To apply for a Fiji visa, you will first need to collect the documents listed above, in accordance with the purpose of your intended trip to Fiji. Then you will need to submit these documents at the Fiji High Commission or embassy office located nearest to your place of residence.

You can also send your application through facing or posting addressing one of the Visa processing offices listed below:

Station

Postal Address

Phone

Fax

Suva, Fiji

P O Box 2224, Government Building, Suva, Fiji

[679] 3312622

[679] 3301653

Nadi, Fiji

P O Box 9022, Nadi Airport, Fiji

[679] 6722263

[679] 6721720

Lautoka, Fiji

P O Box 1079, Lautoka, Fiji

[679] 6661706

[679] 6668120

Savusavu, Fiji

P O Box 566, Savusavu, Fiji

[679] 8850800

[679] 6668120

Levuka, Fiji

P O Box 176, Levuka, Fiji

[679] 3440860

[679] 3440860

Labasa, Fiji

P.O. Box 4255, Labasa, Fiji

[679] 8811520

[679] 8811500

If the visa division decides to grant the applicant with a visa, an approval letter is sent to him/her, notifying the validity of the visa and permitted duration of stay in Fiji.

Fiji Visa Fee

As a part of your application for a Fiji visa, you will also need to pay a fee. The fee depends only on the type of visa you are applying for, as follows:

If you are applying for a single entry visa you will need to pay $91.00

Whereas, if you are applying for a single entry visa you will need to pay $180.00

Fiji Visa Processing Time

The visa division of the Fiji Department of Migration will take three days to process a visa application, from the day of receiving the application file.

This period may be extended in cases when the application is incomplete, or additional documents or clarification are required for its processing.

List of Diplomatic Missions of Fiji Around the World

Embassy in Washington D.C., United States

Embassy in Beijing, China

Consulate-General Shanghai, China

High Commission in New Delhi, India

Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia

Embassy in Tokyo, Japan

High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Embassy in Seoul, South Korea

Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Embassy in Brussels, Belgium

High Commission in London, United Kingdom

High Commission in Canberra, Australia

Consulate-General in Sydney, Australia

High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand

High Commission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Do I Need a Visa to Transit Fiji?

If you are transiting through Fiji in a bid to reach your destination country, you may need to get a visa. If your period of stay in Fiji is shorter than three hours, then you can use Fiji as a transiting country without any visa.

However, if you need to stay longer than that, then you need to apply for a regular Fiji visitor visa.

Is Fiji a Safe Country to Visit?

If you wish to visit Fiji, but you are unsure of its safety, then we can assure you Fiji is a safe country overall. However, it isn’t immune to crime and tourists are usually targeted.

Still, if you take a few measures you will be absolutely safe. Do not walk alone late at night, and at all times try to keep your belongings close. Be careful when you withdraw money from any ATMs or banks.

How to Travel to Fiji?

You can reach Fiji by flying at its Nadi International Airport located in Viti Levu. There are flights from Los Angeles, about 10 hours long, From New Zealand, about three hours, and from Australia, which may take approximately four hours of your time. Other flights:

New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo

US: Honolulu, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

You can also take a boat trip from Australia, as there are many cruise lines that debark there.

What Can a Tourist Do in Fiji?

There are countless things that you can see and do in the small territory of Fiji. However, we have picked the top five attractions that are a must-see for every tourist in the country.

Levuka, the capital of Ovalau, is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Fiji, and it is the place the first European colonized in the 10th century. It has a historic center amid mango trees and coconut palms, the Royal Hotel dating back to 1860 and the Sacred Heart Cathedral from the same year.

Beqa Lagoon in Viti Levu, located in the southeast of Nadi, lures divers and adventure seekers to see the numerous species living there, including bull sharks, whitetips and tiger sharks.

The Great Astrolabe Reef located in the fourth largest island of Fiji, in Kadavu, is home to a 100-kilometer-long Great Astrolabe Reef, alongside with some other small islands. This reef is the fourth largest barrier reef in the world, and most of its dive sites are easily accessible by boat from the southern shores of Kadavu.

The Fiji Museum in Viti Levu will help you learn everything about the fascinating Fijian culture and history. The small museum is set within the Thurston Gardens, so you can also visit those at the same time.

Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi is the largest and most colorful Hindu Temple in the Southern Hemisphere. It is not only a magnet to believers but also tourists and admirers of the Dravidian architecture.